The Deadpool Cameo in Peacemaker That Almost Broke the Internet
What If Deadpool Met Peacemaker?
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a Marvel character just randomly showed up in a DC show? It sounds like the kind of wild fan fiction you’d find deep on the internet, but it almost became a reality. James Gunn, the creative mind behind DC’s Peacemaker, just revealed that he wanted none other than Deadpool to appear in the show’s finale.
That’s right. The Merc with a Mouth was on the verge of crashing the DC universe.
In a recent chat about the show, Gunn dropped a bombshell: not only did he have the idea, but he actually talked to Ryan Reynolds about it. And in true Ryan Reynolds fashion, he was totally game. So, what stopped this epic, universe-shattering moment from happening?
How It Almost Happened
If you’ve seen Peacemaker, you know the show is no stranger to weirdness. The season finale featured something called the “Quantum Unfolding Chamber,” a fancy sci-fi closet that lets characters peek into other dimensions. It was the perfect excuse to throw in some crazy cameos from across the multiverse.
Gunn’s vision was simple but brilliant. He wanted one of the doors to open, and standing right there would be Deadpool. No big fight scene, no long conversation, just a quick, mind-blowing glimpse of Wade Wilson existing in the same multiverse as Christopher Smith.
Can you even imagine the chaos? Just knowing that these two completely unhinged anti-heroes were a single doorway away from meeting is enough to make any fan’s head spin.
The “Big Hoops” of a Marvel and DC Crossover
So why didn’t we get to see it? Gunn said they would have had to jump through some “pretty big hoops.” And that’s putting it mildly.
A Legal and Creative Minefield
Think of it like this: getting Marvel and DC to share a character is like asking Coke and Pepsi to share a slogan. It’s a logistical nightmare. These two worlds are owned by massive, competing studios—Disney (Marvel) and Warner Bros. Discovery (DC).
A crossover, even one lasting a few seconds, would raise a ton of questions:
- Who owns the footage of the cameo?
- Does this mean the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the DC Universe (DCU) are officially connected?
- How would the legal teams even begin to draw up that contract?
These legal hurdles are monumental. While creators like James Gunn and actors like Ryan Reynolds might be excited to collaborate, the corporate side of the entertainment industry moves much, much slower. It’s a shame, but it’s the reality of blockbuster filmmaking.
Why This Crossover Would Have Been Perfect
Beyond the shock value, a Deadpool and Peacemaker meeting just makes sense. They are practically spiritual twins separated at corporate birth. Both characters are famous for their R-rated humor, love of over-the-top violence, and a tendency to break the fourth wall.
The sheer comedic potential is off the charts. A conversation between John Cena’s hilariously earnest Peacemaker and Ryan Reynolds’ endlessly sarcastic Deadpool would have been legendary. They’re both emotionally damaged guys who use terrible jokes and violence to cope with their trauma. It’s a match made in anti-hero heaven.
Gunn himself joked that after revealing this, Deadpool’s almost-cameo is all anyone would talk about. And honestly, can you blame us?
Even though it didn’t happen, the fact that the conversation even took place is a huge deal. It shows that the top creative talents in the industry are eager to break down walls and give fans something truly unexpected.
What do you think? Does knowing this almost happened make you more hopeful for a real Marvel and DC crossover in the future? Let us know which characters you’d want to see share the screen